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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 568.43 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 568.43 and 264.45 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 568.43 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/568.43 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 568.43 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 150,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,319.99/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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